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Heywood-Wakefield Co. Cabinets

Created by the 19th-century merger of two venerable Massachusetts furniture makers, Heywood-Wakefield was one of the largest and most successful companies of its kind in the United States. In its early decades, the firm thrived by crafting affordable and hugely popular wicker pieces in traditional and historical styles. In the midst of the Great Depression, however, Heywood-Wakefield reinvented itself, creating instead the first modernist furnishings to be widely embraced in American households.

The Heywoods were five brothers from Gardner, Massachusetts, who in 1826 started a business making wooden chairs and tables in their family shed. As their company grew, they moved into the manufacture of furniture with steam-bent wood frames and cane or wicker seats, backs and sides. In 1897, they joined forces with a local rival, the Wakefield Rattan Company, whose founder, Cyrus Wakefield, got his start on the Boston docks buying up lots of discarded rattan, which was used as cushioning material in the holds of cargo ships, and transforming it into furnishings. The conglomerate initially did well with both early American style and woven pieces, but taste began to change at the turn of the 20th century and wicker furniture fell out of fashion. In 1930, the company brought in designer Gilbert Rohde, a champion of the Art Deco style. Before departing in 1932 to lead the Michigan furniture maker Herman Miller, Rohde created well-received sleek, bentwood chairs for Heywood-Wakefield and gave its colonial pieces a touch of Art Deco flair.

Committed to the new style, Heywood-Wakefield commissioned work from an assortment of like-minded designers, including Alfons Bach, W. Joseph Carr, Leo Jiranek and Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky, a Russian nobleman who had made his name in Europe creating elegant automotive body designs.

In 1936, the company introduced its “Streamline Modern” group of furnishings, presenting a look that would define the company’s wares for another 30 years. The buoyantly bright, blond wood — maple initially, later birch — came in finishes such as amber “wheat” and pink-tinted “champagne.” The forms of the pieces, at once light and substantial, with softly contoured edges and little adornment beyond artful drawer pulls and knobs, were featured in lines with names such as “Sculptura,” “Crescendo” and “Coronet.” It was forward-looking, optimistic and built to last — a draw for middle-class buyers in the Baby Boom years. 

By the 1960s, Heywood-Wakefield began to be seen as “your parents’ furniture.” The last of the Modern line came out in 1966; the company went bankrupt in 1981. The truly sturdy pieces have weathered the intervening years well, having found a new audience for their blithe and happy sophistication.

Find a collection of vintage Heywood-Wakefield desks, chairs, tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Vintage Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Buffet Server Hutch Display Cabinet
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Buffet Server Hutch Display Cabinet Feating mid century modern display buffet cabinet. The top has double glass sliding doors with 3 sh...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

1960s Mid Century Hutch by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century cabinet designed and manufactured by Heywood Wakefieldcrica 1960s. This stunning cabinet features a maple frame that easily separates into two pieces, making it easy to t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Cabinets

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Maple

Circa 1890s Aesthetic Movement Music Cabinet by Heywood Brothers and Wakefield
By Heywood Brothers & Co., Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare Aesthetic Movement music cabinet adorned with musical notes, in original ebony finish by the Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company, circa 1890s.
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1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Heywood-Wakefield Co. Cabinets

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Rattan, Wood

MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern 2-piece china hutch, cabinet, or buffet by Heywood Wakefield for the Contessa Collection. Comprised of 2-pieces a top hutch & a bottom buffet in a dark cherrywood, woven wicker basket weave or caned door fronts, brass toned pulls, & slim steel legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are nicks on the left side of the buffet edge toward the front. Stiffener has been added underneath buffet as the cabinet had sagged in the middle making doors uneven. Stiffener corrected that issue. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. In 1959, the Heywood Wakefield “Contessa” slogan was "Wood for warmth and grace ... steel for strength and rigidity." "Furniture of Slender Elegance." And does this China cabinet ever fit that description. The Contessa line features a darker cherrywood, gold or brass toned accents, and slim steel legs. This cabinet has 2 pieces. A bottom buffet that features brass toned pulls that open two sets of double doors. There are three drawers on the right side with a silverware tray in the top drawer. The left side is open storage. The top hutch features two rolling side doors with woven wicker basket weave, or caned, door fronts and three shelves in the center. The whole cabinet stands on slim steel legs and exudes mid-century modern magnificence! This awesome, versatile china cabinet or buffet will look amazing whether you place it in the dining room, living room, study, or the kitchen. It is adaptable enough to blend right in whether your design style leans to Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern, industrial, southwestern, or modern country. In 1897, two prominent furniture companies, Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company merged and created Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company; the name would be shortened to Heywood-Wakefield in 1921. The new company rose to popularity in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s with its solid wood, Art Deco-inspired, mid-century modern furniture. In 1992, South Beach Furniture Company acquired the rights to the Heywood-Wakefield name. After realizing how in demand vintage Heywood Wakefield pieces were, production began on new pieces that remained true to the style, quality, and values of the original company. Today's Heywood-Wakefield is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the name and its famous pieces while incorporating new and contemporary technology which allows new generations to appreciate the classic looks from a classic company. This is a fabulous piece by Heywood Wakefield’s Contessa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Co. Cabinets

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Metal

Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield "Airflow" Buffet Hutch or Bar Cabinet, 1930s
By Leo Jiranek, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet or sideboard server with glass front hutch By Leo Jiranek for Heywood Wakefield, "Airflow" S...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Cabinets

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Glass, Maple

Heywood Wakefield Contessa Mid Century 4 Drawer Cabinet with Hutch - Pair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield Contessa Mid Century 4 drawer cabinet with Hutch - Pair Each cabinet measures: 30 wide x 18 deep x 31.5 inches high Ea...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Cabinets

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Metal

Heywood Wakefield Contessa Mid Century 2 Door Cabinet with Hutch, Pair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield Contessa mid century 2 door cabinet with Hutch - Pair Each cabinet measures: 30 wide x 18 deep x 31.5 inches high Each...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-Century Heywood-Wakefield Hutch on Credenza, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Heywood-Wakefield Hutch on credenza Offered for sale is a 1950s Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield Hutch on the M592 credenza. The rem...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Heywood-Wakefield Co. Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

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Heywood-wakefield Co. cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Heywood-Wakefield Co. cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Heywood-Wakefield Co. cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets by Heywood-Wakefield Co. were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cabinets by Merton Gershun , Glenn of California, and Kipp Stewart. Prices for Heywood-Wakefield Co. cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $960 and can go as high as $4,595, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,873.
Questions About Heywood-Wakefield Co. Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Heywood-Wakefield closed in 1981 when the company went bankrupt. The furniture maker is well known for their rattan and wicker furniture as well as for their blond wood casegoods made from maple and birch wood. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Heywood Wakefield furniture is made of solid wood, which means the best approach to cleaning it is to use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild dish soap for clean-up. Do not get the wood overly wet or it can warp or wet spots may develop. Shop a collection of Heywood Wakefield furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Heywood-Wakefield furniture is an American brand founded in 1897. The mid-century modern furniture manufacturer uses sustainable, durable Northern Yellow birch, which gives its pieces a rich yellow color. Shop a collection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify Heywood-Wakefield wicker furniture, look for the maker's mark. It will either be printed on a paper label or stamped onto the piece in an inconspicuous area like the bottom or back. Pieces made after 1949 normally have the company name positioned inside of an eagle. Earlier furnishings will likely just show the maker's name. If you're unsure whether a specific piece is authentic, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can assist you. Shop a range of Heywood-Wakefield furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To identify Heywood-Wakefield furniture, search for the maker's mark. You will typically find it on a paper label or stamped directly onto an inconspicuous part of the piece, such as under the seat or tabletop. Early pieces usually display the company's name on its own, while those manufactured after 1949 will often have an eagle logo along with the Heywood-Wakefield wordmark. If questions about authentication remain, a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can assist you. Explore a diverse assortment of Heywood-Wakefield furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Heywood-Wakefield started making furniture in 1897. The company formed from the merger of two rattan furniture manufacturers, Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company. Both companies were in Massachusetts. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Heywood-Wakefield uses solid wood to create its furniture. The lumber used for the designs is sustainable and harvested from farms in New Hampshire. You can shop a collection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Heywood-Wakefield furniture was made from a variety of woods. However, the furniture maker's acclaimed blond wood casegoods were made from birch and maple wood. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture.

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